Parenting Teens & Tweens

​Some Recommended Resources for Parenting Tweens and Teens

​HealthyChildren.org– “Powered by pediatricians, trusted by parents”
About: “HealthyChildren.orgis the only parenting website backed by 67 ,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.”
Website: www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/

Aha Parenting– “Aha! Parenting supports you to create a more peaceful home — and happy, responsible, considerate kids!”About: “Are you looking for that Aha! Moment to transform your child’s behavior, or maybe your own? Whether you’re wondering how to handle a specific challenge, just figuring out your child-raising approach, or ready to tear your hair out, you’ve come to the right place.”
Website: www.ahaparenting.com/ages-stages/early-teen

*Parent Samurai – “Parenting teens with confidence, compassion and steely resolve.”
About: “Parent Samurai have adapted these values through the lens of Bushido to guide us through the teen years with confidence, compassion and steely resolve.” www.ParentSamurai.com

We experience these 8 principles as timeless and universal to raising teens:

Justice – An inner compass detecting the difference between right and wrong

Courage – Showing up every day, even in difficult circumstances

Compassion – Acceptance of self and others

Respect – Valuing others and self

Honesty & Integrity – Honoring authenticity in ourselves and others

Honor – Recognition and appreciation

Loyalty – Unconditional love; steadfast fidelity to your family

Character & Self Control – the cornerstone and biggest challenge of raising teens